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ECSD Elementary School Teams: Coaching for Excellence
Welcome to the third round of School Teams, where we continue to grow together in our shared commitment to student success. This round’s focus is on Coaching for Excellence, emphasizing how every educator, like even the most elite athletes, benefits from thoughtful guidance and tools to perform at their best. Through this lens, we will dive into our new curriculum subject areas, equipping you with strategies to support optimal teaching and learning.
Explore 16 impactful sessions designed to empower K-6 teachers, instructional leaders, and coaches, including a special kindergarten throughline that establishes the foundations for lifelong success. Together, we’ll foster collaboration, build skills, and set the stage for excellence in every classroom.
Dive into the schedule below to find inspiring sessions, resources, and tools to help you and your team succeed. Let’s empower our educators and students to reach new heights!
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Friday, February 7
 

9:30am MST

Talk Like a Scientist: Empowering Scientific Discourse and Oracy LIMITED
Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MST
3B
Session Materials
Join us for an engaging, hands-on session to explore best practices for encouraging all learners to fully engage in scientific discourse. Develop classroom protocols for oracy, integrating collaborative strategies and visible thinking routines to foster meaningful student conversations.  Utilize resources from “Visible Learning for Science” and “Strive for Five Conversations” to gain practical tools and techniques for immediate classroom application. 
Speakers
avatar for Natalie Zuberbuhler

Natalie Zuberbuhler

Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Natalie Zuberbuhler: Elementary Science Curriculum and Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools lives for Science and supporting her teacher colleagues. Natalie always has great recommendations on books, tips for catching fish, and how to incorporate computer science to... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MST
3B
  K-6

11:00am MST

Making Learning Visible - A Book Creator Workbee LIMITED
Friday February 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
3B
Session Materials
Join us for a hands-on Book Creator Workbee designed for K-6 educators! Start with a mini-session that walks you through the must-know features of Book Creator to empower students to express and demonstrate their learning. Then, dive into creating your own digital book with on-the-spot coaching and support from our consultant team. Whether you're crafting a classroom resource, a student template, a visual journal, this session will help you turn ideas into digital creations that engage learners of all abilities and learn how to provide formative feedback along the way.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Cunningham

Nicole Cunningham

Emtech, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Nicole Cunningham is a Consultant with the Emerging Technology team in Learning Services with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has been an educator with ECSD for 24 years, teaching K-6 students and serving as a technology coach for Early Learning, Inclusive Education and Curriculum... Read More →
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Leanne Hemphill

Curriculum and Assessment, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Leanne is a tech enthusiast and new assessment consultant! Her passion lies in revolutionizing how assessments are conducted, making them engaging and insightful for all. When she's not diving deep into assessment strategies, Leanne can be found gliding through the water with the... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
3B
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Reframing Autism: Empowering Communication LIMITED
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3B
Session Materials
This session will delve into the Communication section of the Classroom Reflection Tool, guiding participants through the use of chat editor, AAC devices, and effective strategies to support oral language development. Get ready to dive into some neuro affirming resources and ideas to foster communication amongst all students! 
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Lott

Lindsay Lott

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Lindsay Lott is an Inclusive Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. With 15 years of classroom experience both abroad and here in Edmonton, Lindsay has developed a deep understanding of diverse educational environments... Read More →
avatar for Anne Simpson

Anne Simpson

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
I am a mom to two children and two fur babies. I love to travel, read, do anything creative and spend time with friends and family (especially in cold hockey arenas and very hot soccer centers).
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3B
  K-6

2:30pm MST

Focus on Fluency: Coaching Confidence and Reading Progress LIMITED
Friday February 7, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
3B
Session Materials
This session focuses on building reading fluency in K-2 classrooms through interactive and engaging strategies. Explore tools like Reader’s Theater, Choral Reading, Echo Reading, and Fluency Passages that make fluency practice fun and effective. Learn how to coach young readers to develop confidence, expression, and smooth reading, unlocking their potential and setting them on the path to reading success. Walk away with practical ideas you can implement immediately!
Speakers
avatar for Carilynn Salisbury

Carilynn Salisbury

English Language Arts Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Carilynn Salisbury is one of our Elementary English Language Arts Consultants who has been teaching for 15 years with ECSD.  She loves all things literacy, especially diving into a great literacy podcast on her commute to work. Loves coffee, sunshine and movement to name a few e... Read More →
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Stephanie Pedersen

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Stephanie is an Elementary English Language Arts consultant with ECSD. She is passionate about literacy and establishing effective reading and writing instruction. In her spare time you can find her visiting with friends and family; likely sharing her love of podcasts, plants, and... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
3B
  K-2
 
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